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2007 BMW X5 SE 7S 3.0D Auto 3.0L Heavy oil · N99 GLS

N99 GLS

2007 BMW X5 SE 7S 3.0D Auto (3.0L, heavy oil). First registered 10 Dec 2007. Recorded mileage 194,630 miles. MOT expired on 03 Apr 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW X5 SE 7S 3.0D AUTO
Year / Origin
2007 · Newcastle
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Expired on 03 Apr 2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
194,630 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required
Fuel & Engine
HEAVY OIL · 3.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 03 Apr 2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
HEAVY OIL
Year
2007
Engine
2993cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle's current roadworthiness is assessed as failing, with the most recent MOT test conducted in October 2025 at 194,630 miles, which resulted in a failure. This indicates that the vehicle has not been tested in over a decade and requires immediate professional assessment. The maintenance history shows a distinct gap between the most recent test in October 2025 and the previous passing test in April 2024, suggesting that the car was likely driven for over a year without any maintenance performed, a critical indicator of potential wear. The mileage accumulation across the test dates reveals a pattern of rapid growth, with the vehicle accumulating approximately 10,244 miles annually. This consistent annual increase implies that the owner has not taken reasonable steps to maintain the vehicle's mechanical integrity. The gap between the October 2025 test and the April 2024 test, despite the significant time elapsed, suggests that the car was driven for over a year without any recorded maintenance, which is a major red flag for structural risks. A buyer must inspect the vehicle in person to evaluate the condition of the suspension, brakes, and drivetrain components. The MOT record highlights binding rear brakes, which is a serious structural risk that requires immediate attention due to the high probability of failure. The history also flags corrosion on the exhaust and exhaust emissions, indicating that the car has not been serviced for a long period. The vehicle's condition is currently in a state of disrepair, with no evidence of ongoing wear that would allow it to be driven under normal circumstances, necessitating a full inspection by a qualified mechanic.
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N99 GLS Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT failed on 01/10/2025
  • 194,630 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

N99 GLS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Sept 2026, 17:49
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW X5 Se 7S 3.0D Auto (N99 GLS) between March 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 01 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

N99 GLS Mileage History

  1. 23/02/2023188,752 mi
  2. 05/04/2024190,384 mi+1,632 mi
  3. 01/10/2025194,630 mi+4,246 mi

Average of roughly 2,257 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Good MOT pass rate (75%)
Older vehicle
Outstanding recall notice
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